fjh Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 5 hours ago, RobM626 said: It feels a lot better than it did with a broken clutch cable but I think I’m gonna have to do a clutch job... AGAIN...I’m bringing the truck in for a 3 axel alignment sometime in next couple weeks. I’m gonna talk to owner at shop and see if he’ll warranty the clutch for me. Worth a shot. We’ll see... he knows what I went thru with this truck. Yup the clutch cable thing is a hard thing to wrap your head around how ever I have seen quite a few issues pertaining to a worn clutch cables jerky operation ect! never had one make a clutch slip that bad how ever it is possible as you have proven ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-408427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM626 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 4 hours ago, fjh said: Yup the clutch cable thing is a hard thing to wrap your head around how ever I have seen quite a few issues pertaining to a worn clutch cables jerky operation ect! never had one make a clutch slip that bad how ever it is possible as you have proven ! Yea as I can tell I have the “ive never seen that before” truck... with almost all the equipment we have that’s the case... me and my partner joke about it all the time 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-408433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterwelder Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Almost a month, any update? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-409619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM626 Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 On 11/18/2018 at 8:32 PM, masterwelder said: Almost a month, any update? Clutch is shot. I think springs broke in the pressure plate. I’m finally waving the white flag with this truck. I spent 2 + years trying to get her back to her glory and running like a champ but I do t have anymore money to throw at an almost 20 year old truck. I had a long contemplation on what to do and I think it’s best I move on from it and get a new truck. I would really like to thank all of you that helped with this thread and truck! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-409692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 This is a shame! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-409705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM626 Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 2 hours ago, fjh said: This is a shame! I know... gonna miss this truck but I ran out of patience and confidence in trying to get it working right. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-409706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterwelder Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Is it going to be put up for sale? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-409777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM626 Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 12 hours ago, masterwelder said: Is it going to be put up for sale? Yes sir Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-409811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWJ721 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 tossing this out there has harmonic balancer been replaced ? just wondering 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-418754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM626 Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 3/21/2019 at 6:26 PM, TWJ721 said: tossing this out there has harmonic balancer been replaced ? just wondering Yes. That was changed about a year ago made no difference Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Did you ever just swap the motor out with a replacement? Maybe the flywheel housing or bell housing got tweaked, throwing the engine/trans alignment off. Or the crank got tweaked. Ever check the flywheel run-out with the trans off? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Thought I had remembered reading that this truck was in an accident at one point, maybe not though... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, JoeH said: Thought I had remembered reading that this truck was in an accident at one point, maybe not though... It was said in the beginning it got hit in the Rt/ Frt corner by a loader. I always thought the power pack was misaligned because of a tweak in the rails. Also thought R and R on the trans with the tweak skewed the fit of the trans to the bell housing / engine. My thoughts any how. 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM626 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 1:39 PM, JoeH said: Did you ever just swap the motor out with a replacement? Maybe the flywheel housing or bell housing got tweaked, throwing the engine/trans alignment off. Or the crank got tweaked. Ever check the flywheel run-out with the trans off? Sorry for the delay in reply. You are correct truck was hit with loader in front right. I have checked runout on flywheel multiple times then ended up just putting a new flywheel on. Just this week it started acting up again. It really has to be an engine/transmission alignment issue. That’s really the only thing left. No matter how many new parts I throw at it nothing really changes. Now I’m really screwed Because we were selling this truck and the 06 granite, and the granite sold and this one didn’t. So I don’t have a back-up triaxle now. I just don’t know how much more money it’s gonna cost to fix this curse so I’ve been trying to hold out thinking we were gonna replace it.🤷♀️🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, RobM626 said: Sorry for the delay in reply. You are correct truck was hit with loader in front right. I have checked runout on flywheel multiple times then ended up just putting a new flywheel on. Just this week it started acting up again. It really has to be an engine/transmission alignment issue. That’s really the only thing left. No matter how many new parts I throw at it nothing really changes. Now I’m really screwed Because we were selling this truck and the 06 granite, and the granite sold and this one didn’t. So I don’t have a back-up triaxle now. I just don’t know how much more money it’s gonna cost to fix this curse so I’ve been trying to hold out thinking we were gonna replace it.🤷♀️🤦♂️ I would mark where the engine and transmission mounts are setting now, loosen the engine and trans mounts from the chassis and than the trans to bell housing bolts. Give it a few good strong shakes and re tighten the Trans bolts and than the mounts. Most likely their positions will have shifted some after you re set it all. Edited March 31, 2019 by 41chevy 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 nut n to lose loosen all engine mount bolts (providing U aint gunna put the fan thru the radiator) take the cab floor out go for a little cruise gradually with more go pressure n C wot Happens cya 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) Does it vibrate in neutral, revved up, not moving? Is the vibration speed dependant or engine rpm dependant? What trans does it have? Has the trans been opened up to look for a broken snap ring? Engine might be fine, guts of the trans may have been compromised. Edited March 31, 2019 by JoeH 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) Dropping a replacement motor and transmission in is the only reliable fix I can think of for your situation, unless you find something wrong inside the trans. Maybe find a high mileage running tractor on the cheap to be donor. Edited March 31, 2019 by JoeH 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 http://www.truckpaper.com/ListingsDetail/Detail.aspx?lp=TRK&OHID=18757595 Here's a 2000 rd688s with a 427 and a 13 speed maxitorque for 18,500 in New Jersey. If it doesn't fix the vibration you can always put the tractor back together and resell. If it works, you have spare cab parts for your triaxle. Or someone here might be interested in buying some cab parts off it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM626 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 2 hours ago, JoeH said: Does it vibrate in neutral, revved up, not moving? Is the vibration speed dependant or engine rpm dependant? What trans does it have? Has the trans been opened up to look for a broken snap ring? Engine might be fine, guts of the trans may have been compromised. Vibrates in nuetral going thru the rpms. Worst is around 1100. Smoothes out a bit around 12-1300 then picks up a little more vibration after 1300...has an 8ll. I put in a reman about 15 months ago. I even pulled the reman and sent it back to rebuilder to put on his dyno. He says it checked out fine. The new tranny never fixed anything. It was a complete waste of 5500$. From the moment it was put in it never made a difference. The crazy thing is the clutches never last. I thought I solved that problem when found the clutch cable mangled. I replaced it maybe 5-6 months ago. And now the pedal goes soft again and I have that horrible clunk when I press and release the accelerator again. Mall you hear when you drive the truck is gears whirling and chatter. And the vibration I’ve been complaining about for more than 2 years now. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM626 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 2 hours ago, JoeH said: Dropping a replacement motor and transmission in is the only reliable fix I can think of for your situation, unless you find something wrong inside the trans. Maybe find a high mileage running tractor on the cheap to be donor. I just can’t jusitfy spending that kind of money in this thing. The frame isn’t in good shape anymore and the dump body is at the end of its life. For me to get this truck in a good working replacing engine and a new dump body would probably be around 35 grand. And it’s not a guarantee. If I knew the last 30 grand I dumped in the truck wasn’t gonna fix the problems I would have done it 2 years ago but to do it now would be insanity. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM626 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 11 hours ago, 41chevy said: I would mark where the engine and transmission mounts are setting now, loosen the engine and trans mounts from the chassis and than the trans to bell housing bolts. Give it a few good strong shakes and re tighten the Trans bolts and than the mounts. Most likely their positions will have shifted some after you re set it all. Gotta give it a shot. I always said everytime the tranny came out and they put it back on the truck felt and drove better for like a week. Then it felt like something was shifting and the problems came back or got worst. And the clutches always started going after a few months. The clutch seems to be absorbing all of the shock from whatever is going on Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I've seen more than one truck with a bent crankshaft snout when hit in the front. Has this been checked for runout with the balancer removed? The crankshaft should have probably been evaluated for bend and runout with the pan dropped as have seen them twisted but not broken causing vibrations that are extremely difficult to locate. There were too many ideas/guesses thrown out there at first so I backed off. Throwing parts at a repair is no way to do business and VERY expensive, (as you know). 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM626 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Rob said: I've seen more than one truck with a bent crankshaft snout when hit in the front. Has this been checked for runout with the balancer removed? The crankshaft should have probably been evaluated for bend and runout with the pan dropped as have seen them twisted but not broken causing vibrations that are extremely difficult to locate. There were too many ideas/guesses thrown out there at first so I backed off. Throwing parts at a repair is no way to do business and VERY expensive, (as you know). Runout was checked when I changed balancer and check out. Pulled pan looked for damage on crank, check out as well. There was however a burr on the flywheel end of the crank that the machinist smoothed out. When your throwing parts at the truck you have this glimpse of hope that it’s going to solve the problem, especially when the mechanics tell you “this is causing the problem”. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 With the pan dropped, did they check the crankshaft for twist which will show up as runout in the center of the crankshaft most times. This needs done at each main bearing crankshaft journal with an indicator as the crankshaft is rotated. Rebuilt a couple of engines where the crankshaft was not straight in the center from torsional stress and exceeded yield of the forging. It's damned hard to be at the mercy of the mechanic; especially if they are on the wrong track. The small and "old time" shops tend to work with a customer if what they installed turns out to be incorrect or doesn't fix the problem. Very frustrating to "eat" what was misdiagnosed 100%. We are human and make mistakes and I always ran my business(s) with that thought in mind. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52659-vibration-that-2-mechanics-and-mack-dealer-can%E2%80%99t-figure-out/page/15/#findComment-419458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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